Carriers

Get ready Ottawa, you will be the first to bask in the goodness that is 4G a.k.a. Long Term Evolution (LTE). We brought you news that Rogers would be launching their LTE network in Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto and we are getting closer to a launch date. We've talked about LTE before but here's...

In the aftermath of the riot in Vancouver after game seven of the Stanley Cup final, Vancouver recognized many citizens who attempted to protect the city against the onslaught of hooligans. One of those good citizens is Chris Ivany. Chris Ivany, a 33-year-old welder who was in downtown Vancouver during the chaos, saw rioters attempting...

For the last three years, Apple has released a new iPhone in Canada every summer. For the last three years, most of the Canadian mobile carriers have released the famous $30 6GB data plan, with all of them releasing it in 2010 in some shape or form. The $30 6GB data plan is the best...

Fido has partnered with Flipswap for a new device trade-in program called FidoTRADE. The program enables new or existing Fido customers to trade-in their old mobile phone (with battery) for a credit against a new device. With FidoTRADE, Fido customers can get rid of their old phone. The program takes back all types of devices...

More great news is coming to Saskatchean this year! Bell reports that as of June 27 2011, the Canadian wireless carrier will bring the Bell HSPA network to Saskatchewan. "Bell Mobility is enhancing competition in the Saskatchewan wireless marketplace and greatly expanding choice in mobile services for consumer and business customers," said Wade Oosterman, President...

In November, we first reported Telus introduced a change to their Early Device Upgrade program, allowing for the elimination of cancellation fees for upgrades. Today, the company is officially making this new change public. Telus is starting to emerge as a 'favourite' in the wireless industry thanks to recent changes that are favourable towards customers....

This week, Telus extended their no activation fee promotion and is continuing to waive the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. The promotion is actually effective June 16, 2011 which means that any new activations since then will receive the credit. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is...

After laying out a plan to reduce roaming rates by up to 60%, Telus is now set to increase both the 411 directory assistance and pay-per-use text message rates for August 10, 2011. The current 411 directory assistance rate is $2.00/call. The new rate effective August 10 will be $2.50. The current sent/received pay-per-use text...

Rogers is once again extending their activation fee waiver promotion and are waiving the $35 activation fee that customers are usually charged when starting up a new account. Eligibility & Restrictions The offer is applicable to new 3-year term activations on the following rate plans: Individual Plans Unlimited Plans for Phones Unlimited Plans for Smartphones...

Koodo never officially supported the iPhone 4, but we first posted about users getting carrier updates for Personal Hotspot. Today, that has all changed as Koodo Mobile now offers the iPhone 4, which will be available at all Koodo Shops on July 15, 2011. Here are a couple plans users can get with the iPhone...

It is unclear exactly when this will be launched, but Rogers Wireless seems prepared to release a new $10 unlimited USA text messaging plan. This upcoming $10 text messaging plan is a much better plan than all of the existing Rogers USA text messaging packages. Right now, the most low cost USA text messaging plan...

For those using Telus service for your wireless needs, you will be happy to know that as of June 27 Telus is reducing their international roaming rates by up to 60%! The upcoming changes are as follows: Western Europe, Mexico, Oceania Voice roaming - $1.50/minute (25-50% savings) Data roaming - $10/MB (60% savings) Middle East,...